Stakeholder Manager

About the Role

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Manager to join its Transport & Infrastructure team in Makkah. This full-time role involves leading stakeholder engagement activities across significant infrastructure and transportation design projects. The successful candidate will ensure effective communication, alignment, and collaboration among project teams, government authorities, utility providers, clients, and other key project stakeholders.

Role Context and Contribution

The Stakeholder Manager will play a critical role in supporting project delivery through proactive stakeholder management and relationship building. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to major transport and infrastructure developments within the Kingdom, focusing on maintaining strong relationships and facilitating necessary approvals and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder management and communication strategies for major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Identify, map, analyze, and maintain stakeholder registers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government entities, municipalities, regulatory authorities, utility providers, clients, and community representatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between project teams and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, workshops, presentations, and consultation sessions.
• Manage stakeholder risks, issues, and concerns, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where appropriate.
• Facilitate approvals, permits, and coordination requirements with relevant authorities and utility agencies.
• Support project teams in obtaining stakeholder buy-in for design solutions and project initiatives.
• Prepare stakeholder engagement reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and executive-level updates.
• Monitor stakeholder commitments and ensure actions are tracked and closed effectively.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, design managers, discipline leads, and clients to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, project governance frameworks, and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess over 15 years of experience in a relevant field. The role requires a proven track record in stakeholder management within major infrastructure and transportation projects.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, focusing on projects within the Transport & Infrastructure sector. The role involves working collaboratively with diverse project teams and external entities to achieve project objectives.